The third day of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 was filled with excitement, errors, and stunning conclusions. Following almost six hours of intense gameplay, Parham Maghsoodloo triumphed over Alireza Firouzja, placing him alone at the top in the Open section. In the Women’s competition, Vaishali Rameshbabu astoundingly defeated Olga Badelka even when she was on the brink of defeat with only a minute remaining, grabbing the leading position on the leaderboard.
Maghsoodloo Punishes Firouzja
In this matchup, it was Maghsoodloo against Firouzja. The game started with a Najdorf Sicilian strategy and transitioned into a tense endgame. Firouzja had opportunities to even the score, but he made a crucial mistake at move 43 with Rb6??. Maghsoodloo capitalized on this error, executing the game flawlessly for a triumphant win in their initial high-pressure encounter during the tournament.
Other key results included:
- Arjun Erigaisi defeating Anton Demchenko after the Russian collapsed with a late blunder.
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov and R Praggnanandhaa both winning marathon games to keep pace with the leaders.
- World Champion Gukesh D continuing strong form with a victory over Daniil Yufa in just 30 moves.
Following three matches, Maghsoodloo holds the top spot at 3 wins out of 3 games. Six contenders trail closely with 2.5 points each.
Vaishali Shows Nerves of Steel
In the Women’s Grand Swiss tournament, the top-tier matchup pitted Vaishali against Badelka. With just a minute remaining on the clock, Vaishali made a daring kingside attack by moving her pawn to g4. This maneuver threw Badelka off balance, and with meticulous play, Vaishali eventually forced Badelka to resign on move 38.
Other highlights included:
- Kateryna Lagno defeating Xeniya Balabayeva after capitalizing on a late endgame mistake.
- IM Yuxin Song and Dinara Wagner joining the chasing pack with strong wins.
- Stavroula Tsolakidou delivering a spectacular rook sacrifice against Eline Roebers, one of the most exciting games of the round.
Tournament Standings
- Open: Maghsoodloo leads on 3 points, with six players half a point behind.
- Women’s: Vaishali holds the sole lead with 3/3, followed by several players on 2.5.
About the Event
As a dedicated chess enthusiast, diving into the world of competitive chess, I can’t help but get excited about the FIDE Grand Swiss! This tournament is a significant event in the global Chess Championship cycle, where the cream of the crop vies for glory.
The top two contenders from both categories will secure their spots in the prestigious Candidates Tournament. The 2025 edition is all set to take place at the EXPO Centre in Samarkand, from September 4-15.
This grand event boasts an impressive prize pool of $855,000, meticulously divided between the Open and Women’s competitions. It’s a testament to chess’ ever-growing global appeal!
The fourth round of the competition will resume tomorrow at 3 PM as per local time. For the latest scores and matchups, you can check the official website of FIDE.
Stay tuned to TopMob for more coverage and analysis of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025.
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2025-09-07 19:04